Hollywood Icon Michael Keaton Announces Plans to Rebrand as Michael Keaton Douglas After Decades of Using Stage Name, Confirming Name Change Will Be Reflected in Future Film Credits

Michael Keaton is ready to embrace a fresh identity—one that reflects his real name.

After years in the spotlight, the 73-year-old actor, originally born Michael John Douglas, has decided to merge his stage name with his birth name.

Despite the Screen Actors Guild’s rules against using another star’s professional name, which prevented him from using his real name due to the already-established Michael Douglas, Keaton is now planning to go by Michael Keaton Douglas in future credits.

A Transition in Progress

Unfortunately, this change won’t be immediate.

For the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, Keaton’s name will remain as Michael Keaton in the credits.

He recently told PEOPLE magazine that he hadn’t sorted out the name change in time for this film.

“I said, ‘Hey, just as a warning, my credit is going to be Michael Keaton Douglas.’

And it totally got away from me.

I forgot to give them enough time to put it in and create that. But that will happen,” he explained.

Choosing the Name ‘Keaton’

Reflecting on his decision to adopt the last name ‘Keaton,’ Keaton shared a humorous anecdote.

He mentioned that he might have picked the name from a phone book or just thought it sounded reasonable at the time.

Returning to Beetlejuice

Last month, Keaton expressed his nervousness about reprising his iconic role in Tim Burton’s highly anticipated sequel.

He admitted to feeling anxious about not wanting to let fans down.

The sequel, set to release on September 6, will feature new cast members including Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Bellucci.

Keaton noted his apprehension in an interview with Al Roker, saying, “I was nervous going in, we all kind of were, because you don’t want to mess it up.

‘Can I do this and not disappoint everyone?’ frankly.”

Feeling the Time Passage

When asked if it felt like 36 years since the original Beetlejuice film, Keaton humorously remarked, “It feels like 136 years.”

He also commented on the evolution of co-star Catherine O’Hara’s character, Delia Deetz, saying, “You got to be.

Come on, how long can you spend the energy arguing with somebody?” Adding, “It just gets tiring.”

In summary, while Keaton is excited about the future with his new name and the return to his classic role, he’s navigating the transition with a mix of humor and heartfelt reflection.

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